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Commentary

Aug 19, 2021

No paid leave is no choice for parents

We need Congress to establish a comprehensive and permanent paid family and medical leave program, such as outlined in the FAMILY Act.

Aug 19, 2021

Healthcare Rising Arizona targets debt collectors

Right now, we are working together to end the predatory collection practices that trap people in an endless cycle of debt. Families can lose their homes, cars and wages to predatory debt collectors, even when they’ve done nothing wrong.

Aug 12, 2021

Infrastructure deal big step in clean-energy future

The world is moving toward a cleaner energy future. Working together, Arizona can be a leader in accelerating the transition to clean energy and in increasing water security.

Aug 12, 2021

Congress – do the right thing for DACA

Rather than going it alone, Democrats and Republicans must find common ground and enshrine protection for Dreamers into legislation, rather than relying on executive order. In doing so, Congress can show Americans that they can act as humanitarians rather than strategists, cast division aside, and do the right thing. Our Dreamers are counting on it!

Aug 11, 2021

Adult high school breaks cycle of poverty

There’s no reason why Arizona can’t experience similar success with The Excel Center model. Like Indiana, there are more than 720,000 Arizona adults who deserve the same chance to complete their high school education.

Aug 11, 2021

Raising taxes slows projects needed for recovery

I encourage our lawmakers to work with their colleagues across the aisle to pass a package that supports long-term investment and growth in Arizona. This is the time to put our communities and job creators first.

Aug 6, 2021

We’ve waited long enough for rural broadband

Despite nearly $2 trillion in private investment from internet service providers over the past 25 years, too many rural communities still lack access. In short, building in rural areas is costly and takes time. That is why we need to prioritize utilizing limited federal dollars to target unconnected communities with all available technologies.

prescription drugs, Medicare, Congress, asthma, Biden Administration, penicillin, bronchodilators, inhaled steroids, seniors, Masters, Republicans
Aug 6, 2021

Boost transparency, hold big pharma accountable

The stagging price of prescription drugs has put Arizona patients in a corner — too often forcing them to decide between buying the medications they need or affording the necessities of life like rent, groceries and utilities.

Aug 6, 2021

Pathway to citizenship solves labor shortage

Immigration policy isn’t charity nor should it be viewed as such. Legalizing people living here illegally is just one step toward helping our economy compete.

Aug 6, 2021

Children deserve clean air and a safe climate

My children are growing up in a world with new climate extremes that I did not face as a child. Climate change threatens my children’s health, and that’s something I can’t stand by and let happen.

Hayworth, prescription drugs, Congress
Aug 3, 2021

Consumers, small businesses, taxpayers need relief from Big Pharma

According to a study conducted by Avik Roy and Gregg Girvan of the Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity (FREOPP), Big Pharma’s abuse of the patent system around biologic drugs, such as Humira, cost American patients and taxpayers an additional $5 billion between 2015 and 2020. Without congressional action to hold brand name drug companies accountable, the report estimates this anti-compe[...]

Aug 2, 2021

Waiving intellectual property rights for Covid vaccine unsafe, will stifle innovation

Intellectual property protections are the foundation for ongoing efforts to provide timely and essential Covid protection.

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